Which block falls off the table first? - Elastic collision

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Homework Statement



A 2kg block is resting on a frictionless table. It is hit, head on, by a 1kg block heading at 4 m/s. The larger block is sitting 3m from the edge of a 5m long table. The collision happens with the smaller block's distance being 2m from the table and the larger blocks d = 3m from edge. Which block will fall off the table first? It's an elastic collision.

Homework Equations



I used p=mv and 1/2mv^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I was able to fine the momentum before, but I can't solve for the velocities.
 
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